Wednesday, August 14, 2013

There is much I could write about the music, the pubs, the landscape and the fish and chips throughout Ireland, but it was the kind spirit of the Irish people that was the most compelling of all. Everyone, from the wild seascapes of Achill Island to the playful town of Dingle Peninsula, was gracious and kind.

I tucked my small kit of watercolor supplies and handmade book with 300 lb. watercolor paper in my back pack and filled the pages with the rich greens of the Irish landscapes.

Here I am, sitting on a rocky cliff at the water's edge in Doolin and the painting below is what I captured in my sketchbook using the water of the Atlantic!

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Mary Marquiss works primarily in water-media because it allows her to build multiple, thin layers of paint, creating depth and texture in her work. The inspiration for her art comes from the beauty around her: the strength of a single flower, the mystery of a half opened door, or the voluptuous shape of a pear. Mary teaches art classes in Bend, with a philosophy that encourages each student's individual style. Her original art and limited edition prints can be seen at The Tumalo Art Company.